Ampalaya con Carne is a delicious dish that combines bitter melon (ampalaya) with beef in a flavorful stir-fry. It is so nutritious and pairs well with steamed rice!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 2 cups sliced bitter gourd (ampalaya)
• 1/2 kg beef sirloin
• 1 pc medium sized onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, julienned
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed in 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• salt, to taste
• cooking oil

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Cooking Procedures:

Step 1

Cut and slice beef thinly.

Step 2

Soak sliced ampalaya in salted water for 5-10 minutes to lessen the bitter taste. Wash, drain, and set aside.

Step 3

Marinate beef with soy sauce, ground black pepper, cornstarch mixed with water and sesame oil mixture for half an hour or more.

Step 4

Pan fry the marinated beef until it turns medium dark brown (3 minutes on each side). Set aside.

Step 5

On a separate pan, sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger for 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.

Step 6

Add soaked ampalaya and stir fry for 3 minutes. Then add beef and half cup water, bring to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes or until beef is tender.

Step 7

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately. Enjoy your Ampalaya Con Carne!

“Cooking is an art, but all art requires knowing something about the techniques and materials.”

–Nathan Myhrvold

Try this delicious recipe too: Ginisang Ampalaya with Pork Giniling Recipe

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